Installed Monroe Load Leveling Shocks on Rear

[Matt]

Can the longer Monroe shocks work with a stock rear? My stock XK has that rake look that I hate. If I lift the front, can I use the longer rear shocks to lift the rear just a bit?

I'm a bit confused on what you're asking.... You hate the rake, but want to use the load levellers to get the rake back after you lift the front?

The longer version will lift the rear a lot on a stock vehicle and I wouldn't recommend those unless you're running a 2" lift already. A popular setup has been 1/4" strut spacers in front (lifts front ~1/2") and the oem version of the load levellers in the rear (gives ~3/4 lift). Its a slight boost in height along with a bit more tire clearance and less sag when loaded/towing.

[madrock]

I'm a bit confused on what you're asking.... You hate the rake, but want to use the load levellers to get the rake back after you lift the front?

The longer version will lift the rear a lot on a stock vehicle and I wouldn't recommend those unless you're running a 2" lift already. A popular setup has been 1/4" strut spacers in front (lifts front ~1/2") and the oem version of the load levellers in the rear (gives ~3/4 lift). Its a slight boost in height along with a bit more tire clearance and less sag when loaded/towing.

Thanks for the clarification. I do not want the rake back. My front sits about 1-1.25" lower then the rear. I was hoping to add a 2" spacer upfront and then hoping the longer shocks would add about 1". I was not aware that the longer shocks would lift that much.

[IamJEEP]

Matt, did you ever end up selling your oem load levelers?

[Matt]

Matt, did you ever end up selling your oem load levelers?

Yup. They should be on dans XK now...where the hell is Dan??

[IamJEEP]

Cool, I figured. I'm in need of suspension tlc, the Jeep is feeling like a caddy. LOL.....

[Matt]

Stock struts up front still too?

[IamJEEP]

Stock struts up front still too?

Yep...all around. I have about 70,000 miles or so on it.

[Matt]

6 years old with 70k miles... lol yeah i bet thats a nice ocean-like ride